In this Gallery: Katy Perry, the all-new 2011 Jetta’s unveiling, and a man with impeccable taste in phone cases.

The 2011 Jetta was center stage in Times Square as casual onlookers and die-hard enthusiasts alike made their way to New York to witness a rare event…the birth of the sixth-generation Jetta.

The Jalopnik crew was able to snap some incredible shots of the car live from the event. While the interior was off limits, different Jetta models were rotating on display. With a complete overhaul of the body design, newly contoured lines and stunning cargo space, the all-new Jetta was ready for the runway.

After a surprise performance by Katy Perry electrified the crowd, Mario Batali stopped by to show his Volkswagen love as well. Jalopnik was there from start to finish. Jump to find hi-res photography of the event at the link below.